Did You Know?

Feeling kinda blah this Monday and couldn't think of anything good to write, so I bring you some "did you know's" (DC-themed):

- Mt. Vernon Washington grows more tulips than the entire country of Holland.
- The difference between male and female blue crabs is the design located on their apron (belly.) The male blue crab has the Washington Monument while the female apron is shaped like the U.S. Capitol.
- Original copy of the Declaration of Independence is lost. The copy in Washington D.C. is what is referred to as a holograph. That is a term for a handmade copy of a document and is not the same as a laser produced hologram.

Thursday Tip

Given the popularity of my "Tuesday Tip" section, I have decided to also do "Thursday Tips". Let's see how it goes...

I have just discovered a very cool feature in Google Maps - it's called "Terrain" and you can view the terrain for an area by, in the top right corner of the map, hover over "More" and you should see a drop down menu, where you check "Terrain". It's so cool. Below is a screen shot of DC's terrain.

Safety 1st

After an assault last week on my street - a girl was walking with her boyfriend when she was pushed down from behind and had her purse stolen - I decided to put safety 1st and I have just purchased a keychain pepper spray and a bike pepper spray. I hope this was just a one-time isolated incident and that I will never have to use either one, but you can never be too careful.

Tuesday Tip

Want to make these adorable (and easy) circle scarfs - then click here for the tutorial.

CHICAGO

My weekend in Chicago was so much fun! It started off a little rough with the delayed flight out there, but after that was a blast. Highlights include the beach, the pool, jumping pictures in front of the bean (see below), shopping, meeting the sister's new bf, and the boat tour. I also met Dave who writes The Dailey Dish, one of my favorite blogs. I wish I had been there longer, but since it's Monday, it's back to work.

This Just In

Danielle has reportedly been fired from the Real Housewives of New Jersey. New Jersey was my least favorite of all the Real Housewives' (that was until DC came along), and this season especially has sucked big time - single handedly by Danielle. Everyone says that she brings all the drama to the show, but I think that it could hold it's own without her. They just need to bring back Dina, and get 1 or 2 new people (who are preferably NOT related to the Manzo's). Let's hope this is actually true!

http://www.lifeandstylemag.com/2010/08/danielle-staub-1.html

"That Girl"

I've become "that girl" at work - not once but twice today I had co-workers tell me that "we must be on the same bathroom schedule" and that "I always see you on my way to the bathroom". Um, that's cause I'm always going to the bathroom! I drink A LOT of water throughout the day, and must have a very small bladder seeing as I have to pee just about every hour.

So now I'm really off to Chicago!